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8 Proven Steps To Deter Snakes From Your Garden – And October Is The Very Best Time To Take Action

8 Proven Steps To Deter Snakes From Your Garden – And October Is The Very Best Time To Take Action

Gardening Know How recommends eight fall yard changes to reduce snake shelter and food, with October highlighted as a time to act.
This Easy-Fit Cover Helps Protect Outdoor Faucets From Winter Frost And Freezing Temperatures – And Takes Seconds To Install

This Easy-Fit Cover Helps Protect Outdoor Faucets From Winter Frost And Freezing Temperatures – And Takes Seconds To Install

Frost King’s four-pack foam faucet covers costs $12.97 in the source report and installs in seconds, but fit and durability can vary.
Your Bird Bath Needs More Than Fresh Water In Winter – These Tools Will Keep It Ice-Free For Visiting Wildlife

Your Bird Bath Needs More Than Fresh Water In Winter – These Tools Will Keep It Ice-Free For Visiting Wildlife

A gardening report outlines heated bird baths, submersible heaters and floating disks as options for keeping water accessible to birds in winter.
The 4 Types Of Plants You Should Mulch In October – And The Ones That Don't Need It

The 4 Types Of Plants You Should Mulch In October – And The Ones That Don’t Need It

Homes & Gardens recommends fall mulch for perennials, shrubs, strawberries and garlic, while warning against piling moisture-retaining mulch around dry-loving plants.
Should You Cut Back Hostas In The Fall? Here’s When To Prune Them

Should You Cut Back Hostas In The Fall? Here’s When To Prune Them

Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist Heather Sherwood recommends cutting back hostas after frost, especially when foliage mats down.
How To Get Rid Of Tree Of Heaven Without Making The Problem Worse

How To Get Rid Of Tree Of Heaven Without Making The Problem Worse

Tree of heaven can resprout after cutting. Learn how identification, size-based treatment and follow-up can help control it without worsening spread.
Rice Hulls For Gardening: Benefits And How To Use Them

Rice Hulls For Gardening: Benefits And How To Use Them

Rice hulls can improve drainage and air space in some growing mixes. Their effects depend on processing, the full mix and how they are used.
Who Really Owns The Tree Or Hedge Between Your House And Your Neighbour's?

Who Really Owns The Tree Or Hedge Between Your House And Your Neighbour’s?

Property deeds and the tree’s position can help establish ownership, but boundaries may be unclear and protected-tree rules can restrict pruning.
The One Winterizing Job You Should Do After The First Frost – Not Before

The One Winterizing Job You Should Do After The First Frost – Not Before

A Homes & Gardens report advises lifting dahlias and cannas after a light frost and foliage dieback, but before a hard freeze.
Róisín Lafferty’s Five Rules For Using Color

Róisín Lafferty’s Five Rules For Using Color

Designer Róisín Lafferty shares five principles for choosing and applying color, from setting a room’s mood to using color to shape space.